From: "David S. Bindel" To: NA-DIGEST-L Subject: NA Digest, V. 26, # 39 Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:41:15 +0000 NA Digest Friday, September 25, 2026 Volume 26 : Issue 39 Today's Editor: David S. Bindel Cornell University bindel@cornell.edu Today's Topics: QMCPy 2.4 Released The 1997 book on Parallel Optimization is now free to download Mathematics for Planet Earth (M4E), Politecnico di Milano, 9-11 November 2026 Mid-Atlantic NA Day, Nov 13, Registration open Open Positions at the Mathematics Institute, University of Warwick, UK Assistant Professor Position in Data Science at University of New Mexico, USA Faculty Position in Computational Mathematics, Texas Tech University, USA Faculty Positions in Applied Mathematics at the University of Melbourne, Australia Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics, SUNY Geneseo, USA PhD Position in Mathematical Foundations of Deep Learning, TU Darmstadt, Germany Postdoc positions, CCM, Flatiron Institute, USA Postdoc position, Oden Institute O'Donnell Postdoctoral Fellowship, USA Postdoctoral Position in Free Boundary Problems From Biology, University of Sussex, UK Two AFRL research leadership positions (Sep 25 deadline), Florida, USA Subject: Contents, Journal of Applied and Numerical Analysis Vol 4 (2026) CALL FOR PAPERS: Special Issue of IJNAO on Machine Learning Deadline Extension Oct. 31, SISC Special Section on Iterative & Multigrid Methods See this issue of NA Digest on the web at: https://na-digest.coecis.cornell.edu/na-digest-html/26/v26n39.html Submissions, FAQs, and archives: https://na-digest.coecis.cornell.edu/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Fred J. Hickernell hickernell@illinoistech.edu Date: September 21, 2026 Subject: QMCPy 2.4 Released QMCPy 2.4, an open-source Python framework for quasi-Monte Carlo sampling and adaptive integration, is now available. Highlights include new Latin hypercube, Korobov lattice, and Hammersley samplers; Brownian bridge construction; Message Passing Monte Carlo (MPMC); copula-based measures and ProductMeasure; distribution statistics; and improvements to documentation, testing, and portability. Install or upgrade: python -m pip install --upgrade qmcpy Release notes: https://github.com/QMCSoftware/qmcpy/releases/tag/v2.4 Documentation: https://qmcsoftware.org/qmcpy/ The QMCPy team welcomes feedback, examples, and contributions. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Yair Censor and Stavros Zenios yair@math.haifa.ac.il, stavros.zenios@gmail.com Date: September 24, 2026 Subject: The 1997 book on Parallel Optimization is now free to download Y. Censor and S.A. Zenios, Parallel Optimization: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications, Oxford University Press, New York, NY, USA, 1997. This 30 years old book is now available on arXiv (https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.24505) for free download by the generosity of Oxford University Press that granted permission to allow future generations of young scientists access. A printed copy can be purchased from the publisher. The authors received for this book "The 1999 ICS (INFORMS Computing Society) Prize for Research Excellence In The Interface Between Operations Research and Computer Science". For a book review by Janos D. Pinter go to: Journal of Global Optimization, 16: 107-108, 2000. ------------------------------------------------------- rom: Simona Perotto simona.perotto@polimi.it Date: September 18, 2026 Subject: Mathematics for Planet Earth (M4E), Politecnico di Milano, 9-11 November 2026 We are pleased to announce the second edition of the Mathematics for Planet Earth (M4E) workshop, which will take place at Politecnico di Milano from 9 to 11 November 2026, within the activities of the Department of Mathematics' Project of Excellence. The workshop will focus on the role of Mathematics in understanding and addressing challenges related to planet Earth, including climate change, natural hazards, computational geosciences, smart and space agriculture, sustainable energy systems, green finance, resource management, and urban sustainability (further information is available on the event webpage https://www.mate.polimi.it/events/M4E26/). Registration will close on 15 October 2026. Poster contributions are still open. Titles and short abstracts can be submitted through the event webpage by the same deadline, 15 October 2026. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. We hope to welcome many of you in Milano! The M4E Organizing Committee ------------------------------------------------------- From: Daniel B Szyld szyld@temple.edu Date: September 25, 2026 Subject: Mid-Atlantic NA Day, Nov 13, Registration open The Mid-Atlantic Numerical Analysis Day 2026 will take place at Temple University, Philadelphia, on Friday 13 November 2026. The purpose of this one-day meeting is to provide a forum for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows, i.e., researchers and practitioners at the very beginning of their careers, from the Mid-Atlantic region, to exchange ideas in numerical analysis, scientific computing, computational mathematics, and related application areas. More established scientists are encouraged to attend as well. Talks start at 10 AM to facilitate same-day travel. Keynote speaker: Cameron Musco, U. of Massachusetts at Amherst. Title: Operator Learning Through the Lens of Linear Algebra Please encourage your students and postdocs to attend (or yourself you are a postdoc). You are always welcomed to attend and encourage the younger colleagues in person. Abstract submission deadline is 19 October 2026, and registration is now open. There will be no registration fee, but we ask participants to please register (so as to insure sufficient food for everyone). Submissions, registration, abstract of keynote address, and more are or will be at: https://cst.temple.edu/department-mathematics/events/mid-atlantic-numerical-analysis-day Questions? write to us at naday@temple.edu Benjamin Seibold and Daniel Szyld ------------------------------------------------------- From: Malena Sabaté Landman Malena.Sabate-Landman@warwick.ac.uk Date: September 18, 2026 Subject: Open Positions at the Mathematics Institute, University of Warwick, UK The Mathematics Institute at Warwick recently announced 4 positions: - Assistant/Associate Professor (x2): We are looking for excellent candidates from applied and pure mathematics, who bring new knowledge to the department. Assistant Professor appointments include a five-year tenure track period leading to promotion to Associate. - Warwick Zeeman Lecturer (x2): These three-year fixed-term appointments offer the possibility to conduct independent research, while gaining experience in teaching and administrative duties. These positions are also open to all fields of applied and pure mathematics. Applications for both positions close Sunday 18 October 2026, 23:55 (UK time). Further details and online application can be found Assistant/Associate Professor: https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/4699-Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-x2-112030-0826/en-GB Warwick Zeeman Lecturer: https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/4700-Warwick-Zeeman-Lecturer-x2-102592-0826/en-GB ------------------------------------------------------- From: Amy Hathaway ahathawa@unm.edu Date: September 18, 2026 Subject: Assistant Professor Position in Data Science at University of New Mexico, USA The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Mexico anticipates appointment of a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Data Science beginning Fall 2027. A PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field is required by the appointment start date. For best consideration, please submit all application materials by October 19, 2026. The minimum requirements are the following: · A PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the appointment start date, August 2027. · Research experience in one or more areas central to modern Data Science, such as statistical learning, causal inference, experimental design, probability, stochastic PDEs, algebraic statistics, normalizing flows, scientific machine learning, optimization, inverse problems, or data assimilation. · Teaching experience at the university level. Please visit this link to apply: https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/37719?c=unm&cfdd[0][id]=255&cfdd[0][options][0]=1915 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Vu Thai Luan vu.luan@ttu.edu Date: September 19, 2026 Subject: Faculty Position in Computational Mathematics, Texas Tech University, USA The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Texas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computational Mathematics, beginning Fall 2027. Areas of interest include numerical analysis, numerical methods for PDEs, scientific computing, computational fluid dynamics, PDE-constrained optimization, scientific machine learning, operator learning, AI/ML for PDEs, and related areas. Application deadline: November 1, 2026. Full position description and application information: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28860 The department is also hiring tenure-track Assistant Professors in Complex Analysis, Mathematical Finance, and Statistics. Information about all four positions is available at: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/math/about/open_positions.php ------------------------------------------------------- From: James Osborne jmosborne@unimelb.edu.au Date: September 23, 2026 Subject: Faculty Positions in Applied Mathematics at the University of Melbourne, Australia The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne is advertising up to three continuing positions in applied mathematics at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level, with deadline 5th October 2026. We encourage applications from those who will enhance the scope of applied mathematics in the school, particularly those who work on methods and/or applications that broaden or deepen the school's strengths. We are specifically seeking to build capacity in the development and use of foundational applied mathematics techniques (including numerical analysis) and data driven applied mathematics. Moreover, at least one of the roles will be best suited for an applicant who can work at the interface of applied and pure mathematics. For more information, see https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28767 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Sedar Ngoma ngoma@geneseo.edu Date: September 24, 2026 Subject: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics, SUNY Geneseo, USA Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics (Mathematics of Computer Science) The Department of Mathematics at SUNY Geneseo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics, with emphasis on the Mathematics of Computer Science, beginning August 2027. We seek candidates working at the intersection of mathematics and computer science, with a strong mathematical perspective on computation. Relevant areas may include algorithms, applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, computability, computational complexity, computational mathematics, computer systems, discrete mathematics, machine learning, mathematical modeling, numerical methods, operations research, programming, software engineering, symbolic computation, or closely related fields. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by August 2027 in computational mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related field, such as mathematics, statistics, operations research, data science, or scientific computing, with relevant preparation or experience in computer science or computation. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching across the Mathematics and Mathematics of Computer Science curricula, maintain an active program of scholarship, and play a central role in helping the department develop its existing Mathematics of Computer Science minor toward a full undergraduate major. There will also be opportunities to develop new courses in the candidate's areas of expertise and to involve undergraduate students in research and other scholarly activities. SUNY Geneseo is a public liberal arts college with a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship. Application review begins October 2, 2026, and the position is open until filled. For the complete position description and application instructions, please visit: https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5618 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alex Barnett abarnett@flatironinstitute.org Date: September 19, 2026 Subject: Postdoc positions, CCM, Flatiron Institute, USA We are accepting applications for Flatiron Research Fellowships (FRF), 3-year postdoctoral positions at the Center for Computational Mathematics (CCM) in the Flatiron Institute, a division of the Simons Foundation, located in New York City. Deadline: November 15, 2026. Full description and application: https://apply.interfolio.com/193799 The research areas of interest align with those of the staff at CCM, which include: * numerical analysis, especially the areas of partial differential equations, integral equations, fast algorithms, spectral and high-order methods * machine learning, especially the areas of optimization, learning theory, probabilistic modeling, deep learning, high-dimensional data analysis, and scientific applications * statistical methodology, modeling, and inference * computational biophysics and imaging, including cryo-electron microscopy, molecular dynamics, and structural biology * high performance computing and open source software libraries. For more information about CCM research areas and scientific staff, please see https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-mathematics/ Feel free to contact a colleague at CCM in your research area if you have questions. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Kelly Tagle kelly.tagle@oden.utexas.edu Date: September 21, 2026 Subject: Postdoc position, Oden Institute O'Donnell Postdoctoral Fellowship, USA Application Deadline: December 1, 2026 Postdoctoral researchers are vital to the Oden Institute's world-renowned work in interdisciplinary education and research. Each year the Institute seeks outstanding researchers trained at the interfaces of computer science, mathematics, statistics, high-performance computing, and applications across science, engineering, and medicine for the prestigious Peter O'Donnell, Jr., Postdoctoral Fellowship. O'Donnell Fellows perform interdisciplinary research with exceptional faculty in areas such as computational mechanics and computational oncology, among many others. They also have the opportunity to participate in external collaborations and access world-class computational tools at the Texas Advanced Computing Center, including the fastest supercomputer on a university campus. Depending on the particular circumstances (research area, research advisor, and Oden Institute center/group of affiliation), there may be opportunities for Peter O'Donnell, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellows to participate in exchange programs and strategic partnerships with other institutions, including: - MD Anderson Cancer Center - The Alan Turing Institute - Select European universities Application information and form are here: https://www.oden.utexas.edu/programs-and-awards/odonnell-jr-postdoc-fellowship/ ------------------------------------------------------- From: Philip Herbert p.herbert@sussex.ac.uk Date: September 24, 2026 Subject: Postdoctoral Position in Free Boundary Problems From Biology, University of Sussex, UK The Department of Mathematics at the University of Sussex invites applications for an 8 month Postdoctoral Research Associate. The appointed candidate will work with Chandrasekhar Venkataraman and Philip Herbert, as well as Thomas Sales at UCL on the EPSRC funding project Numerical Analysis Of Free Boundary Problems From Biology. The project considers the numerical analysis of Stefan-type problems on evolving surfaces, and seeks to construct appropriate numerical schemes and their demonstrate their convergence. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related area, or be awaiting their viva. Ideally, you will have experience with the numerical analysis and computational approximation of PDEs using the finite element method. Experience with degenerate parabolic equations, free boundary problems, or geometric PDE are all desirable but not essential. Similarly, experience with open source finite element software, such as DUNE or Firedrake, are desirable. Details are available at https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSZ366/research-fellow Informal enquiries are welcome from potential candidates. The post has an initial deadline of 1st October 2026, but will remain open until filled. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Alla Kammerdiner alla.ua@gmail.com Date: September 18, 2026 Subject: Two AFRL research leadership positions (Sep 25 deadline), Florida, USA Two senior civilian engineering leadership positions are open at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Eglin AFB, Florida. Applications close September 25, 2026. These DR-III/IV branch-chief roles may interest experienced leaders in scientific computing, physics-based simulation, and AI/ML applied to engineering who meet the published education and specialized-experience requirements. Energy Projection & Design Branch Chief (Req. 26852): Research supporting detailed physics-based modeling and analysis. https://airforcestem.yellogov.com/jobs/Hp-FUDGbDugmuFyUP3WHZA Energy Deposition & Target Defeat Branch Chief (Req. 75408): Research supporting lethality analysis and fast-running models. https://airforcestem.yellogov.com/jobs/sYxTFqoHytKavvxowXouaA Both announcements emphasize staff development, collaboration, technical leadership, and an AI-enabled future. Qualified U.S. citizens only. Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance required. Maximum two-page resume. Follow the announcements and automated application email instructions to complete submission. Official AFRL job board: https://airforcestem.yellogov.com/job_boards/g193rQ-SUdupijEbTiPUvw Shared in a personal capacity. Apply through official channels. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Roman Chapko roman.chapko@lnu.edu.ua Date: September 22, 2026 Subject: Subject: Contents, Journal of Applied and Numerical Analysis Vol 4 (2026) JOURNAL OF APPLIED AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS The Ukrainian Journal on Numerical Methods and Their Applications ISSN: 2786-815X (Online) http://jana.lnu.edu.ua Open Access: All content is freely available to readers. No article processing or publication fees. Volume 4, 2026 (p. 1-312) CONTENTS Alianakh Dmytro, Dyyak Ivan, Tuchapskyi Roman An h-adaptive FEM scheme for an axisymmetric linear elasticity problem, 2-28 Chapko Roman, Lavryk Svyatoslav Numerical solution of a three-dimensional parabolic lateral Cauchy problem by the Laplace transform and boundary integral equations, 29-50 Deep Gagan, Argyros Ioannis K., Verma Gaurav, Kaur Jaspreet Extended fifth order method for solving non-linear equations and systems, 51-65 Diakonyuk Lilia M., Krasichynskyi Stanislav B. Methodological analysis of an ALE-FEM framework for a nutrient-pressure tumor moving-boundary model, 66-82 George Santhosh On the convergence of sixth-order methods with a parameter, 83-102 Guglani Ranjita, Bahl Ashu, Sharma Rajni, Kanwar Vinay, Bala Neeru Two higher order fixed-point iteration schemes for nonlinear problems in Banach spaces, 103-123 Mojad Priti A., Gavhane Babasaheb D., Gaikwad Shrikisan B., Takale Kalyanrao C. Approximate solution to time fractional stochastic vibration string equation driven by multiplicative white noise, 124-134 Nedashkovskyy Mykola, Nedashkovska Anastasiya Solving matrix systems of polynomial equations using matrix continued fractions, 135-156 Palianytsia Oksana On the well-posedness of an initial-boundary value problem for a parabolic integro-differential equation of Volterra type with a weakly singular kernel, 157-170 Petrovskyi Bohdan Energy-based neural constitutive modeling of Ecoflex 00-10: limits of soft constraints, 171-188 Pradhan Charmita, Jaiswal J. P. Analysis of local and semilocal convergence for a combined Newton-Potra- Kurchatov type method under Lipschitz continuity condition, 189-202 Shchepanchuk O. M., Shcherbatyy Mykhaylo V. Adaptive versus non-adaptive sampling for Gaussian-RBF surrogates: a replicated benchmark across analytical and differential-equation models, 203-234 Shynkarenko Heorhiy, Malashnyak Pavlo, Horlatch Vitaliy A robust h-adaptive finite element method with multiple element subdivision for cylindrical shell boundary value problems, 235-251 Solodky S. G., Volynets Y. A. Regularized summation of Fourier-Laguerre series in the weighted sup-norm, 252-273 Yanchynskyi Yurii MFS-based numerical schemes with time semi-discretization for wave processes in channels: from transverse sloshing to longitudinal propagation, 274-291 Yevchynets I., Shynkarenko H. Variational formulation and a direct coercivity proof for a torsionless axisymmetric Timoshenko-type shell problem, 292-312 ------------------------------------------------------- From: Ali R. Soheili soheili@um.ac.ir Date: September 24, 2026 Subject: CALL FOR PAPERS: Special Issue of IJNAO on Machine Learning CALL FOR PAPERS: Iranian Journal of Numerical Analysis and Optimization (IJNAO) Special Issue on Machine Learning in Numerical Analysis and Optimization: Theory and Computation The Iranian Journal of Numerical Analysis and Optimization (IJNAO) is pleased to announce a Special Issue entitled "Machine Learning in Numerical Analysis and Optimization: Theory and Computation." This Special Issue focuses on recent theoretical, methodological, and computational advances in machine learning for numerical analysis and optimization, with particular emphasis on mathematically grounded, reliable, and efficient approaches for scientific computing. We welcome high-quality original research articles, methodological contributions, and comprehensive review papers presenting new theoretical results, numerical algorithms, computational frameworks, or applications. We particularly encourage contributions that combine machine-learning techniques with established numerical or optimization methods, as well as those providing mathematical analysis of learning-based computational approaches. Date Milestone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 October 2026 Submission open 31 May 2027 Submission closes 31 July 2027 Notification of status and acceptance of paper 30 September 2027 Revised manuscripts 31 October 2027 Final version of paper Submission website: https://ijnao.um.ac.ir Early submission is recommended: the referee process starts once the paper is received; accepted papers will be published individually online as they are accepted. Authors should submit a cover letter and manuscript via the journal's online submission site. Manuscripts submitted after the deadline may not be considered for the special issue and, if accepted, may be transferred to a regular issue. Please see the Author instructions on the website. When submitting, please select the special issue title "SI: NAO-ML" to ensure it is reviewed for this special issue (https://ijnao.um.ac.ir). Submitted papers must be original and should not have been previously published or currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. All papers will undergo a rigorous peer review process managed by the Guest Editors. Accepted papers will be published online individually before the print publication. ------------------------------------------------------- From: Jacob B. Schroder jbschroder@unm.edu Date: September 22, 2026 Subject: Deadline Extension Oct. 31, SISC Special Section on Iterative & Multigrid Methods Submission deadline extension: October 31, 2026 Special Section Editors-in-Charge: Eric C. Cyr and Jacob B. Schroder Submissions are invited for a Special Section of the SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (SISC) dedicated to recent progress in Iterative and Multigrid Methods. Attendees of the 2026 Colorado Conference on Iterative and Multigrid Methods (https://coloradoconference.github.io/2026/), as well as the general community are invited to submit papers. Papers will be subject to review by a guest Editorial Board. Submissions are encouraged in all aspects of iterative and multigrid methods including the following: Asynchronous iterative solvers; Mixed precision iterative solvers; Randomized iterative solvers and preconditioners; Eigenvalue solvers and applications; Iterative methods, multigrid methods, and machine learning; Iterative methods and multigrid methods in data science and engineering; Iterative solvers and Quantum computing; Iterative solvers for time-dependent PDEs; Parallel-in-time methods; Multigrid methods for partially structured grids; Rank-structured solvers and preconditioners; Solvers for coupled multi-physics problems; Solvers for indefinite systems; Iterative and multigrid applications to earth and energy systems, fluids, electromagnetics, plasmas, and imaging; Optimization of complex problems and systems; Inverse problems and regularization; Multi-modeling and multi-scale methods; Algebraic multigrid; Structured and matrix-free methods; Hierarchical low-rank matrix decompositions; Multilevel methods for stochastic problems. Please submit manuscript and cover letter in PDF format on SISC's online submission site (https://sisc.siam.org/cgi-bin/main.plex), selecting "Special Section" and "Iterative and Multigrid Special Section, 2026" from the relevant dropdown boxes. For questions about submission, please contact Heather Blythe (HBlythe@siam.org), SIAM Publications Manager, Amanda Spadel (spadel@siam.org), Editorial Assistant, or Editors-in-Charge, Eric C. Cyr (eccyr@sandia.gov) and Jacob Schroder(jbschroder@unm.edu). ------------------------------------------------------- End of Digest **************************